Definitions for Turner

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Turner turn·er

Spelling: [tur-ner]

IPA: /ˈtɜr nər/

Turner is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 58 anagrams from letters in Turner (enrrtu).

Definitions for Turner

noun

1. a person or thing that turns or is employed in turning.
2. a person who fashions or shapes objects on a lathe.
3. a member of a turnverein; tumbler or gymnast.
4. Frederick Jackson, 1861–1932, U.S. historian.
5. Joseph Mallord William [mal-erd] /ˈmæl ərd/ (Show IPA), 1775–1851, English painter.
6. Joseph Vernon ("Big Joe") 1911–85, U.S. jazz and blues singer.
7. Nat, 1800–31, American black slave leader: led uprising of slaves in Southampton County, Virginia, 1831.

Origin of Turner

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at turn, -er¹

Examples for Turner

As in the case of turner, the core of the intellect is missing.

He chuckled as he added: "That turner woman saved you the trouble with one."

In the film, turner begins to think about how his work will be seen after his demise.

I want to be sure to give the turner woman time to get here while that gang is at work.

In the masterpiece Mr. turner, Mike Leigh translates the soul of his characters on screen.

He said it was too soon to judge Mr turner and certainly too soon to describe late era Leigh—“I have not died yet!”

Does Garson know we've arrested the turner girl and young Gilder?

Professor turner will expound the significance of the frontier in American history.

But there was a lot more to turner than a masochistic mission to understand the elements.

And, oh, yes, they've picked up a young girl at the turner woman's place.